Thursday 11 August 2011

Long March-3B orbits Paksat-1R

Long March-3B orbits Paksat-1R Long March-3B satellite carrier successfully launched PAKSAT 1R communications spacecraft for Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Lift-off occured at 16:15 GMT from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China. PAKSAT 1R weighed 5115kg at launch and is based on DFH-4 [DongFangHong-4] platform with 18Ku and 12 C band transponders onbaord. PAKSAT 1R will be brought into geosynchronous orbit in next days. After completion of in-orbit testsat 33.5 East it will be stationed on its final orbital position at 38 East. PAKSAT 1R is planned to be in service for 15 years according to info given by China Great Wall Industry Corporation.

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